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SEE WHAT I SAY!

By Arturas JEVDOKIMOVAS

Documentary - Development 2027

A collaborative exploration into the inner worlds of deaf individuals, this film delves into their personal stories of loneliness, identity, and belonging, challenging hearing audiences to truly engage with a community whose language and experiences are often misunderstood.

- Year of production
- 2027
- Genres
- Documentary
- Countries
- LITHUANIA
- Director(s)
- Arturas JEVDOKIMOVAS
- Producer(s)
- Ringaile LESCINSKIENE (ZERO COPY (NULINE KOPIJA))
- Synopsis
- An intimate and complex glimpse into the world of the deaf community. By collaborating closely with community members, the filmmaker creates a space where their voices can be authentically represented. Traditionally, culturally, and historically, deaf people have lived in a kind of ghetto, which sounds drastic in times of unrestricted communication. Let’s view sign language as a fully developed language while acknowledging the challenges and stigma it has faced over the years.
  
  The film invites the hearing to step outside their comfort zones, encouraging them to engage with the stories on the participants’ terms and allowing their lived experiences to resonate without outside interpretation. Our mission transcends mere storytelling or interviews; we aim to immerse ourselves in the daily lives of Deaf individuals. By observing their struggles and joys intimately, we hope to foster a sense of identification that allows audiences to better understand the unfamiliar world of Deaf people.
  
  In conclusion, this film challenges us to reconsider our perceptions and appreciate the richness of deaf culture—a world with its own distinct rules—recognizing sign language not only as a means of communication but also as an essential part of the human experience. It’s more than a film; it is a movement to challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and foster understanding between the hearing and deaf worlds.